Nystatin cream is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal skin infections caused by certain kinds of yeast, including Candida albicans and other susceptible Candida species. It is a topical ointment that should only be used on the skin and nowhere else. Nystatin cream contains 100,000 USP nystatin units per gram in a cream base containing aluminum hydroxide gel, ceteareth-15, glyceryl monostearate, polyethylene glycol 400 monostearate, propylene glycol, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide, white petrolatum, methylparaben, propylparaben, and sodium hydroxide.
Uses
- Nystatin cream is used to treat fungal skin infections caused by certain kinds of yeast, including Candida albicans and other susceptible Candida species.
Positive
- Nystatin cream is an effective antifungal medication that can help resolve yeast infections.
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- Nystatin cream may cause side effects such as itching, burning, and irritation at the site of application.
Ingredients
- Nystatin cream contains 100,000 USP nystatin units per gram in a cream base containing aluminum hydroxide gel, ceteareth-15, glyceryl monostearate, polyethylene glycol 400 monostearate, propylene glycol, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide, white petrolatum, methylparaben, propylparaben, and sodium hydroxide.